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YX06 GKV

2006 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,351 mi
Last recorded136,351 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 GKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 136,351 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 120,553 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 115,867 miles

NSF and OSF top mountings have slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,850 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,862 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 98,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,344 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 84,932 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,307 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 65,686 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 65,686 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven osr slow when both rollers on (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 57,563 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 48,617 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 48,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,072 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wear in both front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,732 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 20,189 miles

unable to see inner rear brake pads clearly

Fail 23 Apr 2011 20,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres bald inner edges

unable to see inner rear brake pads clearly

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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YX06 GKV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX06 GKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YX06 GKV registered?

YX06 GKV is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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